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Library

The Sunshine Coast Bromeliad Society Inc. has a small lending library.
It contains some very interesting and valuable material. Check them out at the next meeting. Books can be borrowed by Members for one month at a time, free of charge.

 

LIBRARY NEWS

Earlier in 2003 S.C.B.S. Inc. received a quantity of books and magazines from the Gold Coast Succulent & Bromeliad Society for which we are grateful. We have now been given more books and magazines by Mrs. Joan Cowan of Wellington Point. We have expressed our thanks for same on your behalf.
It is planned that a list of the books in our library will be published and made available. Members may borrow books for one month at a time.

Herman Van Der Meer and Kris Arkins are the new librarians, replacing our long serving and very dedicated librarian, Mavis Paulsen who is reluctantly retiring, but who still has an interest in these wonderful books .

 


Books For Sale

A range of Bromeliad books are available for sale to financial members.

Sales stickers and name tags are also available.

Bromeliads of Ecuador by Jose and Bromeliad Growers Manzanares Part 1.

Blooming Bromeliads (Special Edition with English Text. English text edition is out of print).
We are trying to get a few extra copies of this one as we are continually being asked about its availability. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, more information is available from Bob Paulsen.

The Book of Bromeliads and Hawaiian Tropical Flowers by Ron Parkhurst.

All the above books are coffee table sized and contain hundreds of beautifully illustrated bromeliads.



The Publication of the Bromelaid Society of Australia; "Growing Bromeliads" is available for $25.00. This is a very useful book written by a number of Australian Growers.

"Bromeliads - Next Generation" by Shane Zaghini is available for $33.00

"Bromeliads - A Guide to the Beautiful Neoregelia" by Shane Zaghini is also available for $20.00

"The Cultural Manual" an excellent handbook for beginners and more experienced growers alike is on SALE for $5.00.

 

 


BROMELIADS
FOR THE CONTEMPORARY GARDEN
- By Andrew Steens.
AVAILABLE NOW

 

This sumptuous book has been written for New Zealand gardeners who love gardening with Bromeliads. Masses of information on landscaping with Bromeliads, in shady or sunny gardens, as epiphytes on trees or rocks, as greenhouse plants or in pots. Glorious photos of garden scenes complement the text.

There are descriptions of over 450 species and hybrids, most of which are easily obtainable for the average gardener with approximately 300 colour photos to help with identification. The Bromeliad fancier will find much information of value, including extensive notes on cultivating Bromeliads, from seed and pup, and priceless tips on feeding, flowering, watering and light levels for top-quality Bromeliads, from New Zealand's foremost commercial grower.

Price: $39.95 NZ (Includes GST and postage for New Zealand customers).

Click here to order from our Society

* Australian customers - contact: florileg@ozemail.com.au for the address of the nearest bookstore selling the book.

* For USA and UK inquiries - contact Timber Press: orders@timberpress.com

 

 

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